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NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S — 105mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Jun 2021

vs

Panasonic

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. — 100mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Jun 2020

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 1 year newer.

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Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

Macro & Close-upPortrait

Wins

0categories

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Macro & Close-upSports & Action

6 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S wins 2 categories·LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. wins 0 categories
  • ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Weight (630 g vs 740 g)
  • ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Length (138 mm vs 154 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR SLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Focal Length105 mm100 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountNikon ZLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight630 g740 g
Min Focus28 cm28 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR SLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Portrait
7.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
7.5Good
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
7.0Good
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
3.5Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

  • Weight

    630 g vs 740 g — lower is better

  • Length

    138 mm vs 154 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

No major spec wins compared to NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S.

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Min focus distance

Both 28 cm

Max magnification

Both 1 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
105 mm
100 mm
Focal length (Max)
105 mm
100 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Min focus distance
28 cm
28 cm
Max magnification
1 ×
1 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Weight
630 g−110 g less
740 g
Length
138 mm−16 mm less
154 mm
Diameter
81 mm
81 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.